DescriptionProject Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.This role is for a highly dynamic and motivated individual that will work on with manufacturing engineers to construct instructions and processes for technicians performing test operations. To be successful in this role you will need to define, procure, setup, and maintain test fixtures and test support equipment. You will partner with fixture and harnessing teams to ensure component standardization across the program. You will create the foundational production system standards and processes needed to achieve rate production.Key job responsibilities-This position will work a 4x10 schedule, possible shifts: Front Half (Sunday-Wednesday) Back Half (Wednesday-Saturday), 1st Shift (0600-1630) or 2nd Shift (1700-0330)
Serve as a point of support for test equipment and processes
Create spacecraft hardware test procedures for technicians (standard operating procedures) and unblock issues arising during test operations
Establish and increase the efficiency of environmental test processes to maximize output and enable products to rapidly transition from engineering development to rate production
Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time and increase productivity
Troubleshoot and identify ultimate root cause of issues in test processes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Establish production processes for 5S, FOD control, tool management, calibration procedures and visual management of production tooling and equipment
Enable production test autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work procedures, and automating actions
Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Basic Qualifications
2+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Automotive hardware testing environment
1+ years hands-on environmental test experience, vibration, shock, acoustic in compliance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, or MIL-STD-1540.
1+ years of project management of technical projects
Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical schematics and Piping and instrumentation drawings.
1+ years working with Data Acquisition systems
Familiar with installing test instrumentation
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Automotive hardware testing environment
Associate's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, or equivalent
Previous work in one or more of the following disciplines; Structural loads and dynamics, thermal, or manufacturing engineering.
Experience running force limited vibration testing.
Familiarity with basic machining operations (manual mill, lathe, etc.)
Experience developing hardware testing procedures.
Basic automation experiences (python or similar)
Environmental test equipment operation experience
Understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation selection
Experience developing processes and tooling
Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.
Experience commissioning and troubleshooting test equipment.
Demonstrated ability to scale production rate capability.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $73,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $165,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
